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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.10, 1,345.64 and 349.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.10, 1,345.64 and 349.34 is: 524.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.10 : 1,345.64 = 349.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.10/1,345.64 = 349.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.10x = 1,345.64 × 349.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.10x = 470,080.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,080.02/897.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.00

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